scottie3158
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Some nice detailing.
Tamiya 1:32 F-14
- Thread starter Ancientmariner
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Mickc1440
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If you just type Aires into google it will bring up their site. They specialise in resin part upgrades
boatman
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thanks Mick will have a look
chrisb
Ancientmariner
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So being so long since I did anything to this post I thought I'd make some progress to post about.
The issue with the canopy killed any drive I had for this project however I think it is salvageable so am continuing.
Bits of the body are together, the fit is dreadful. Ever joint will need filling and sanding extensively but this will be good as it's something I'm very bad at and need to practice. Any tips are welcomed!
Done the intakes white (over black undercoat to give it some depth and texture) and will put top half on today.
Managed to break one ejector seat handle which I will need to remake from scratch up never mind.
The issue with the canopy killed any drive I had for this project however I think it is salvageable so am continuing.
Bits of the body are together, the fit is dreadful. Ever joint will need filling and sanding extensively but this will be good as it's something I'm very bad at and need to practice. Any tips are welcomed!
Done the intakes white (over black undercoat to give it some depth and texture) and will put top half on today.
Managed to break one ejector seat handle which I will need to remake from scratch up never mind.
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boatman
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HI James whats hapening on this tomcat build ?
chrisb
chrisb
Ancientmariner
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Funny that's a question going through my head as I was inspecting it this morning while taking a break from house work.
It almost met a violent end under a hammer though I resisted. The fit is appalling to put it mildly. This could be my poor construction or the age of the thing I would put this kit at 20 years old, maybe more.
Anyway gaps are bad and a lot of filler is needed. I am crap at this but suppose I can only get better trying.
I will post pics tonight.
Just want it done and gone and then I can move on to something I want to do.
boatman
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WOW James the kit is a tamyia an they are suppoce to be the R/R OF KITS so lookin forward to seein pics of her
chrisb
Not always Chris. The Tamiya Mosquito I built for the mossy group build last year had quite a few fit issues as well. This is looking good despite the issues though.
Ancientmariner
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So here's where I'm at. The photos don't do justice how bad the fit is. Looks like my infant built it.
Ancientmariner
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Yeah me too but it's so old I think it's probably warped. Tbh it looks better in the photos than real life
Ancientmariner
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So there's been a long break. I looked the other day and the fitting is so bad I almost reached for a hammer to put it out of its misery. However I persevered and used a LOT of filler to get to the below photos.
Hopefully going to put the other bits on this morning and maybe have it ready to be sprayed over the weekend on Sunday if I have a little time.
Hopefully going to put the other bits on this morning and maybe have it ready to be sprayed over the weekend on Sunday if I have a little time.
boatman
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this is what modelin all about even if it is a crap fit enjoy it an lets see a model to call a decent aircraft
chrisb
chrisb
Ancientmariner
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Yeah I guess, easy to get down about it when it's that bad though. Hoping to have a really good few hours as I've kept next week free apart from Friday.
Ancientmariner
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Well in fairness my filling and sanding has come on a lot from when I started if nothing else
Ancientmariner
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More bits glued on today, again more filling going to be needed
Ancientmariner
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Done for today.
